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Somatic experiencingseeks to assist the body in discharging the physiological consequences of trauma. By tracking sensation and utilizing movement somatic experiencing can restore the natural rhythms of the body while resolving traumatic memories stored in the body and the brain. This therapeutic approach explores how the body responded at the time of the trauma and how the instinctual, biological responses of fight, flight or freeze along with the associated energy, emotions and cognitions remained trapped in trauma time. For example, if someone tried to assault you, you may get angry those producing the energy and the physiology associated with rage (flight response), or if we identify the source of attack as to powerful to overrun we kick into flight response and to try flee or being in a state of complete shock and overwhelm due to being flooded with fear our bodies may cause us to be rendered paralyzed such as the freeze response. It is important to understand that all of these responses are instinctual or automatic and thus not chosen consciously by the individual and occur in milliseconds when we are under threat. If we cannot release this energy after an attack it gets trapped in our nervous system and our bodies will continue to relive the physiology of the trauma even when we are not in danger which can result in traumatic stress symptoms and PTSD reactions for a lifetime until the body is assisted in releasing this energy inside.

Somatic Experiencing helps us slow down and tune in so we can move through trauma that is unconsciously stored in the body. The goal is to free up our physiology so that we may function in the world the same way we would if we never experienced the trauma. Restoring the body allows us to stop working so hard to cope and survive and gives us an opportunity to thrive in the world naturally. If you have experienced trauma that no matter what you try to cope it never really feels resolved inside I highly recommend giving somatic experiencing a try. Your body will thank you for it!